2012 Indianapolis Colts season

2012 Indianapolis Colts season
Head coach

Chuck Pagano

Bruce Arians (Interim HC while Pagano recovered from leukemia)
General manager Ryan Grigson
Owner Jim Irsay
Home field Lucas Oil Stadium
Results
Record 11–5
Division place 2nd AFC South
Playoff finish Lost Wild Card (Ravens) 24–9
Pro Bowlers WR Reggie Wayne
OLB Robert Mathis
QB Andrew Luck

The 2012 Indianapolis Colts season was the franchise's 60th season in the National Football league and the 29th in Indianapolis. The Colts earned the first selection in the 2012 NFL Draft due to a dismal 2–14 record in 2011 and used their first pick on Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck.[1] The season marked the first for both head coach Chuck Pagano and general manager Ryan Grigson with the franchise.[2][3] Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians served as interim head coach while Pagano underwent treatment for leukemia from week 5–16; he returned, with his cancer in remission, during the final week of the regular season. The team went 9–3 under Arians.[4] The Colts earned a playoff berth, but were defeated by the eventual Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card round.

Personnel changes

On January 2, 2012, one day after the final game of the 2011 season, Colts owner Jim Irsay fired team Vice Chairman Bill Polian (who had been the team's general manager since 1998) and his son, team Vice President and general manager Chris Polian. Nine days later (January 11), Ryan Grigson was named the new general manager. Head coach Jim Caldwell was fired on January 17, 2012. Eight days later (January 25), former Baltimore Ravens' defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano agreed to becoming the Colts new head coach.

Roster changes

Draft

Main article: 2012 NFL Draft
2012 Indianapolis Colts draft
Round Pick Player Position College Notes
1 1 Andrew Luck *  QB Stanford
2 34 Coby Fleener  TE Stanford
3 64 Dwayne Allen  TE Clemson
3 92 T.Y. Hilton *  WR Florida International Pick from SF[a]
5 136 Josh Chapman  NT Alabama
5 170 Vick Ballard  RB Mississippi State Compensatory[c]
6 206 LaVon Brazill  WR Ohio Compensatory[b][c]
6 208 Justin Anderson  G Georgia
7 214 Tim Fugger  DE Vanderbilt Pick from PHI[b]
7 253[d] Chandler Harnish  QB NIU Compensatory[c]
      Made roster    †   Pro Football Hall of Fame    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career
Notes
^[a] During the draft, the Colts traded up five spots from the fourth-round (#97) to the third-round (#92), with the team sending a 2013 fifth-round selection to the San Francisco 49ers.
^[b] The Colts traded their original sixth-round selection—#172 overall—to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for tackle Winston Justice and the Eagles' sixth round selection—#187 overall.[5] The Colts later traded the #187 overall selection to the New York Jets in exchange for quarterback Drew Stanton and a seventh-round selection (#214 overall).[6]
^[c] Compensatory selections.[7]
^[d] Mr. Irrelevant.

Undrafted free agents

All undrafted free agents were signed just after the 2012 NFL Draft concluded on April 28.[8]

Position Player College Notes
DT James Aiono Utah
DT Chigbo Anunoby Morehouse College
OL Jason Foster Rhode Island
LB Chris Galippo USC
T Steve Baker East Carolina
WR Griff Whalen Stanford
CB Micah Pellerin Hampton
CB Antonio Fenelus Wisconsin
CB Cameron Chism Maryland
DB Buddy Jackson Pittsburgh
OL Hayworth Hicks Iowa State
WR Jabin Sambrano Montana
S Matt Merletti North Carolina
P Brian Stahovich San Diego State
DE Kevin Eagan Endicott
S Latarrius Thomas Eastern Michigan

Departures

Position Player Tag 2012 Team Notes
QB Peyton Manning UFA Denver Broncos Released by Colts, later signed by Broncos.[9][10]
QB Curtis Painter UFA Baltimore Ravens Released by Colts, later signed by Ravens.[11]
QB Dan Orlovsky UFA Tampa Bay Buccaneers Released by Colts, later signed by Buccaneers.[12]
WR Pierre Garçon UFA Washington Redskins Released by Colts, later signed by Redskins.[13][14]
WR Blair White UFA Released by Colts.
RB Joseph Addai UFA New England Patriots Released by Colts, signed by Patriots.
FB Jerome Felton UFA Minnesota Vikings Released by Colts, signed with Vikings.
WR Anthony Gonzalez UFA New England Patriots Released by Colts, signed by Patriots.[15]
TE Dallas Clark UFA Tampa Bay Buccaneers Released by Colts, signed by Buccaneers[16]
TE Jacob Tamme UFA Denver Broncos Released by Colts, signed with Broncos.[17]
C Jeff Saturday UFA Green Bay Packers Released by Colts, signed by Packers.
DE Jamaal Anderson UFA Cincinnati Bengals Released by Colts, signed by Bengals.
CB Jacob Lacey UFA Detroit Lions Untendered as a Restricted Free Agent, later signed by Lions.[18]
LB Gary Brackett UFA Released by Colts.
DB Melvin Bullitt UFA Released by Colts.

Additions

Position Player Tag 2011 team Notes
WR Donnie Avery UFA Tennessee Titans Signed on March 25, 2012.[19]
LB Jerrell Freeman UFA Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) Signed on January 16, 2012
C/G Mike McGlynn UFA Cincinnati Bengals Signed on March 15, 2012
NT Brandon McKinney UFA Baltimore Ravens Signed on April 4, 2012.[20]
TE Kyle Miller UFA None Signed on April 3, 2012.[21]
LS Matt Overton UFA Omaha Nighthawks (UFL) Signed on April 3, 2012.[22]
DE Cory Redding UFA Baltimore Ravens Signed on March 14, 2012.[23]
C Samson Satele UFA Oakland Raiders Signed on March 22, 2012.[24]
QB Trevor Vittatoe UFA Tampa Bay Storm (AFL) Signed on March 8, 2012
SS Tom Zbikowski UFA Baltimore Ravens Signed on March 16, 2012.[25]
TE Dominique Jones UFA Reading Express (IFL) Signed on April 30, 2012.[26]
RB Deji Karim WVR Jacksonville Jaguars Claimed on April 30, 2012.[26]
TE Andre Smith WVR Chicago Bears Claimed on May 15, 2012.[27]
C/G Zane Taylor WVR Philadelphia Eagles Claimed on May 18, 2012.[28]
RB Mewelde Moore UFA Pittsburgh Steelers Signed on June 19, 2012.[29]
CB D.J. Johnson Trade Philadelphia Eagles Traded for on July 22, 2012.[30]
CB Vontae Davis Trade Miami Dolphins Traded for on August 26, 2012.[31]

Staff

2012 Indianapolis Colts staff
Front office
  • Owner/CEO – James Irsay
  • General Manager – Ryan Grigson
  • Vice President of Football Operations – Tom Telesco
  • Director of Football Administration – Mike Bluem
  • Director of College Scouting – T. J. McCreight
  • Associate Director of Pro Personnel – Kevin Rogers
  • Assistant Director of College Scouting – Todd Vasvari

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

 Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

  • Special Teams Coordinator – Marwan Maalouf
  • Assistant Special Teams – Brant Boyer

Strength and conditioning

  • Strength and Conditioning – Roger Marandino
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Richard Howell

Final roster

2012 Indianapolis Colts final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

 Reserve lists


Practice squad


Rookies in italics
 53 Active, 13 Inactive, 9 Practice squad

Schedule

Preseason

Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.com
recap
1 August 12 St. Louis Rams W 38–3 1–0 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
2 August 19 at Pittsburgh Steelers L 24–26 1–1 Heinz Field Recap
3 August 25 at Washington Redskins L 17–30 1–2 FedEx Field Recap
4 August 30 Cincinnati Bengals W 20–16 2–2 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap

Regular season

Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.com
recap
1 September 9 at Chicago Bears L 21–41 0–1 Soldier Field Recap
2 September 16 Minnesota Vikings W 23–20 1–1 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
3 September 23 Jacksonville Jaguars L 17–22 1–2 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
4 Bye
5 October 7 Green Bay Packers W 30–27 2–2 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
6 October 14 at New York Jets L 9–35 2–3 MetLife Stadium Recap
7 October 21 Cleveland Browns W 17–13 3–3 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
8 October 28 at Tennessee Titans W 19–13 (OT) 4–3 LP Field Recap
9 November 4 Miami Dolphins W 23–20 5–3 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
10 November 8 at Jacksonville Jaguars W 27–10 6–3 EverBank Field Recap
11 November 18 at New England Patriots L 24–59 6–4 Gillette Stadium Recap
12 November 25 Buffalo Bills W 20–13 7–4 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
13 December 2 at Detroit Lions W 35–33 8–4 Ford Field Recap
14 December 9 Tennessee Titans W 27–23 9–4 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
15 December 16 at Houston Texans L 17–29 9–5 Reliant Stadium Recap
16 December 23 at Kansas City Chiefs W 20–13 10–5 Arrowhead Stadium Recap
17 December 30 Houston Texans W 28–16 11–5 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game notes

Regular season

Week 1: at Chicago Bears

Week One: Indianapolis Colts at Chicago Bears – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Colts 7 7 0721
Bears 7 17 10741

at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

  • Date: September 9
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 67 °F (19 °C), partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 62,341
  • Referee: Wayne Elliott
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
  • CHI – (10:33) Brandon Marshall 3-yard pass from Jay Cutler (Robbie Gould kick), Bears 14–7
  • CHI – (5:32) Robbie Gould 35-yard field goal, Bears 17–7
  • IND – (3:17) Donald Brown 18-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), Bears 17–14
  • CHI – (0:44) Michael Bush 1-yard run (Robbie Gould kick), Bears 24–14
Third quarter
  • CHI – (11:52) Matt Forte 6-yard run (Robbie Gould kick), Bears 31–14
  • CHI – (10:02) Robbie Gould 26-yard field goal, Bears 34–14
Fourth quarter
  • IND – (10:20) Donnie Avery 4-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), Bears 34–21
  • CHI – (6:08) Alshon Jeffery 42-yard pass from Jay Cutler (Robbie Gould kick), Bears 41–21
Top passers
  • IND – Andrew Luck – 23/45, 309 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions
  • CHI – Jay Cutler – 21/35, 333 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
Top rushers
  • IND – Donald Brown – 9 carries, 48 yards, 1 touchdown
  • CHI – Matt Forte – 16 carries, 80 yards, 1 touchdown
Top receivers
Top tacklers
Andrew Luck takes the snap

The Colts began their season on the road against the Bears. The game was highly hyped due to the start of the career of rookie QB Andrew Luck. The Colts drew first blood in the first quarter as Jerrell Freeman returned an interception 3 yards for a touchdown and a 7–0 lead. However, the Bears tied the game with Michael Bush's 1-yard run to tie the game at 7–7. In the 2nd quarter, the Bears took the lead as Brandon Marshall caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Jay Cutler to make the score 14–7. They then increased their lead when Robbie Gould scored a 35-yard field goal to make the score 17–7. The Colts drew closer to shorten the lead to 3 with Donald Brown's 18-yard touchdown run to make the score 17–14. However with just seconds before halftime, the Bears drove down the field while Michael Bush ran in on a 1-yard touchdown for a 24–14 halftime lead. In the 3rd quarter the Bears gained momentum once more with Matt Forte's 6-yard touchdown run for a 31–14 lead and then Robbie Gould's 26-yard field goal for a 34–14 lead. In the fourth quarter, Luck threw his first touchdown pass of the regular season. A 4-yard pass to Donnie Avery to shorten the lead to 34–21. However, the Bears capitalized the victory with Cutler's 42-yard pass to Alshon Jeffery for a final score of 41–21.

With the loss, the Colts began their season 0–1.

Week 2: vs. Minnesota Vikings

Week Two: Minnesota Vikings at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Vikings 3 3 01420
Colts 7 10 3323

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: September 16
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C), sunny
  • Game attendance: 63,912
  • Referee: Don King
  • TV announcers (Fox): Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick and Laura Okmin
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
  • MIN – (11:38) Blair Walsh 29 Yard FG, Colts 7–6
  • IND – (1:49) Adam Vinatieri 26 Yard FG, Colts 10–6
  • IND – (0:07) Reggie Wayne 30 Yard TD Pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), Colts 17–6
Third quarter
  • IND – (7:06) Adam Vinatieri 45 Yard FG, Colts 20–6
Fourth quarter
  • MIN – (5:07) Stephen Burton 7 Yard TD Pass from Christian Ponder (Blair Walsh kick), Colts 20–13
  • MIN – (0:31) Kyle Rudolph 6 Yard TD Pass from Christian Ponder (Blair Walsh kick), 20–20
  • IND – (0:08) Adam Vinatieri 53 Yard FG, Colts 23–20
Top passers
  • MIN – Christian Ponder – 27/35, 245 yards, 2 TD
  • IND – Andrew Luck – 20/31, 224 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers

After a tough loss to the Bears, the Colts returned home to take on the Vikings. The Vikes took the lead as Blair Walsh nailed a field goal from 51 yards out for a score of 3–0. However, the Colts made it 7–3 with Andrew Luck's 3-yard touchdown pass to Dwayne Allen. The Vikings came within a point as Blair Walsh kicked a 29-yard field goal for a 7–6 score. However, the Colts moved further ahead as Vinatieri scored a 26-yard field goal, followed by Andrew Luck's 30-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne for leads of 10–6 and then 17–6 at halftime. In the 3rd quarter, the Colts increased their lead when Vinatieri scored a 45-yard field goal to make the score 20–6. However, in the fourth quarter the Vikings were able to score 2 straight touchdowns with Christian Ponder's 7-yard pass to Stephen Burton to make the score 20–13 and then a 6-yard pass to Kyle Rudolph to tie the game at 20–20. With 8 seconds left, the Colts drove down the field and wrapped the game up with Vinatieri 53-yard field goal for a final score of 23–20.

With the win, the Colts improved to 1–1 and remain undefeated at home against the Vikings as a franchise.

Week 3: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Week Three: Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Jaguars 3 0 10922
Colts 7 7 0317

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: September 23
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 59 °F (15 °C), partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 63,536
  • Referee: Donovan Briggans
  • TV announcers (CBS): Bill Macatee and Steve Tasker
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
  • IND – (0:37) Mewelde Moore 4-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), Colts 14–3
Third quarter
  • JAC – (12:05) Maurice Jones-Drew 59-yard rush (Josh Scobee kick), Colts 14–10
  • JAC – (2:55) Josh Scobee 47-yard field goal, Colts 14–13
Fourth quarter
  • JAC – (11:02) Josh Scobee 26-yard field goal, Jaguars 16–14
  • IND – (0:56) Adam Vinatieri 37-yard field goal, Colts 17–16
  • JAC – (0:45) Cecil Shorts III 80-yard pass from Blaine Gabbert (two-point conversion failed), Jaguars 22–16
Top passers
  • JAC – Blaine Gabbert – 10/21, 155 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions
  • IND – Andrew Luck – 22/46, 313 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers

After the tough home win over the Vikings, the Colts stayed home for a division rival duel against the Jaguars. Scoring started early as the Jags drew first blood scoring a 44-yard field goal from Josh Scobee to take a 3–0 lead. However, the Colts took the lead with Andrew Luck's 40-yard touchdown pass to T.Y. Hilton for a 7–3 lead. The Colts increased their lead in the 2nd quarter with Andrew Luck's 4-yard touchdown pass to Mewelde Moore for a 14–3 halftime lead. In the 3rd quarter, the Jaguars were able to fire back as Maurice Jones-Drew ran in a touchdown from 59 yards out to cut the lead to 14–10. Followed up quickly by Scobee's 47-yard field goal to shorten the lead to a point 14–13. In the fourth quarter, the Jags were able to take the lead with Scobee kicking a 26-yard field goal for a 16–14 lead. The Colts however retook the lead with Vinateri's 37-yard field goal for a 17–16 lead. But then the Jags were able to complete the comeback attempt 11 seconds later with Blaine Gabbert's touchdown pass to Cecil Shorts III (with a failed 2-point conversion) to make the final score 22–17.

With the loss, the Colts went into their bye week at 1–2.

Week 5: vs. Green Bay Packers

Week Five: Green Bay Packers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Packers 7 14 0627
Colts 0 3 161130

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: October 7
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 67,020
  • Referee: Walt Anderson
  • TV announcers (Fox): Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick and Laura Okmin
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
  • IND – (11:06) Dwayne Allen 8-yard pass from Andrew Luck, Packers 21–10
  • IND – (7:42) Adam Vinateri 50-yard field goal, Packers 21–13
  • IND – (0:18) Andrew Luck 3-yard run (two-point conversion failed), Packers 21–19
Fourth quarter
  • IND – (8:04) Adam Vinateri 28-yard field goal, Colts 22–21
  • GB – (4:30) James Jones 8-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (two-point conversion failed), Packers 27–22
  • IND – (0:35) Reggie Wayne 4-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Donald Brown two-point conversion run), Colts 30–27
Top passers
  • GB – Aaron Rodgers – 20/32, 235 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception
  • IND – Andrew Luck – 31/55, 362 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
Top rushers
  • GB – Alex Green – 10 carries, 63 yards, 0 touchdowns
  • IND – Donald Brown – 17 carries, 84 yards, 0 touchdowns
Top receivers
  • GB – Randall Cobb – 4 receptions, 82 yards, 1 touchdown
  • IND – Reggie Wayne – 13 receptions, 212 yards, 1 touchdown
Top tacklers

Coming off their bye week, the Colts stayed home for a duel against the Packers. Scoring got off to an early start as John Kuhn ran for a 2-yard touchdown to take a 7–0 lead. In the 2nd quarter, the Packers increased their lead with Aaron Rodgers's 6-yard touchdown pass to James Jones to make the score 14–0. After this, the Colts finally got on the board with Vinatieri's 24-yard field goal to make the score 14–3. However, the Packers pulled away as Aaron Rodgers connected with Randall Cobb for a 31-yard touchdown pass to take a 21–3 halftime lead. After the break, the Colts began to fire back As Andrew Luck connected with Dawyne Allen on an 8-yard touchdown pass, followed by Vinatieri's 50-yard field goal and then Luck's 3-yard rushing touchdown (with a failed 2-point conversion) to shorten the lead to 21–10, 21–13, and then 21–19. In the 4th quarter the Colts took the lead as Vinatieri kicked a 28-yard field goal for a 1-point lead 22–21. However, the Packers again retook the lead as Rodgers found Jones again for an 8-yard touchdown pass (with a failed 2-point conversion) and led 27–22. However, the Colts were able to capitalize the comeback victory with Luck's 4-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne with the 2-point conversion successful and win the game 30–27. This game was rated #7 on the Top 20 NFL Games of 2012 on NFL.com, as Wayne's World.[32]

With the win, the Colts improved to 2–2.

Week 6: at New York Jets

Week Six: Indianapolis Colts at New York Jets – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Colts 3 3 039
Jets 0 21 7735

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: October 14
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 65 °F (18 °C), clear
  • Game attendance: 79,088
  • Referee: Bill Leavy
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz and Phil Simms
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
  • NYJ – (14:13) Stephen Hill 5-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk kick), Jets 7–3
  • NYJ – (9:47) Shonn Greene 10-yard run (Nick Folk kick), Jets 14–3
  • IND – (6:06) Adam Vinateri 50-yard field goal, Jets 14–6
  • NYJ – (0:27) Jason Hill 5-yard pass from March Sanchez, Jets 21–6
Third quarter
  • NYJ – (1:36) Shonn Greene 4-yard run (Nick Folk kick), Jets 28–6
Fourth quarter
  • IND – (14:40) Adam Vinateri 47-yard field goal, Jets 28–9
  • NYJ – (1:05) Shonn Greene 2-yard run (Nick Folk kick), Jets 35–9
Top passers
  • IND – Andrew Luck – 22/44, 280 yards, 0 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
  • NYJ – Mark Sanchez – 11/18, 82 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions
Top rushers
  • IND – Vick Ballard – 8 carries, 25 yards, 0 touchdowns
  • NYJ – Shonn Greene – 32 carries, 161 yards, 3 touchdowns
Top receivers
  • IND – Reggie Wayne – 5 receptions, 87 yards, 0 touchdowns
  • NYJ – Jeremy Kerley – 3 receptions, 24 yards, 0 touchdowns
Top tacklers

After their tough home win over the Packers, the Colts traveled to take on the Jets at Metlife Stadium. The Colts scoring took off in the first quarter with Adam Vinatieri's 20-yard field goal to take a 3–0 lead. However, the Jets took the lead in the 2nd quarter with Mark Sanchez looking up with Stephen Hill for a 5-yard touchdown pass for a 7–3 lead. They would later increase their lead with Shonn Greene's 10-yard run for a 14–3 lead. However, the Colts were able to draw closer with Vinatieri's 50-yard field goal to make the score 14–6. However the Jets pulled away as Sanchez found Jason Hill on a 5-yard touchdown pass to make the score 21–6 at halftime. The Jets went back to work as Shonn Greene ran for a 4-yard touchdown to make the score 28–6. The Colts scored another field goal from Vinateri from 47 yards out to make the score 28–9, however the Jets wrapped the game up with Shonn Greene's 2-yard touchdown run to make the final score 35–9.

With the huge loss, the Colts fell to 2–3 while rookie QB Andrew Luck would have his first career game without a single touchdown pass.

Week 7: vs. Cleveland Browns

Week Seven: Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Browns 0 6 7013
Colts 7 7 3017

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
  • CLE –
  • IND –
Top rushers
  • CLE –
  • IND –
Top receivers
  • CLE –
  • IND –
Top tacklers
  • CLE –
  • IND –

Week 8: at Tennessee Titans

Week Eight: Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
1 2 34OTTotal
Colts 3 0 37619
Titans 3 7 03013

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

  • Date: October 28
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 52 °F (11 °C), sunny
  • Game attendance: 69,143
  • Referee: Alberto Riveron
  • TV announcers (CBS): Bill Macatee and Steve Tasker
Game information
Top passers
  • IND –
  • TEN –
Top rushers
  • IND –
  • TEN –
Top receivers
  • IND –
  • TEN –
Top tacklers
  • IND –
  • TEN –

Week 9: vs. Miami Dolphins

Week Nine: Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Dolphins 3 14 0320
Colts 7 6 7323

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: November 4
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 66,479
  • Referee: Tony Corrente
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan and Solomon Wilcots
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
  • MIA –
  • IND –
Top rushers
  • MIA –
  • IND –
Top receivers
  • MIA –
  • IND –
Top tacklers
  • MIA –
  • IND –

Week 10: at Jacksonville Jaguars

Week Ten: Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Colts 3 14 7327
Jaguars 0 3 0710

at EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida

Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
  • IND –
  • JAC –
Top rushers
  • IND –
  • JAC –
Top receivers
  • IND –
  • JAC –
Top tacklers
  • IND –
  • JAC –

Week 11: at New England Patriots

Week Eleven: Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Colts 14 3 0724
Patriots 7 17 142159

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

  • Date: November 18
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 42 °F (6 °C), clear and cool
  • Game attendance: 68,756
  • Referee: John Parry
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz and Phil Simms
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
  • IND –
  • NE –
Top rushers
  • IND –
  • NE –
Top receivers
  • IND –
  • NE –
Top tacklers
  • IND –
  • NE –

Week 12: vs. Buffalo Bills

Week Twelve: Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Bills 3 3 0713
Colts 7 6 7020

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: November 25
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 64,366
  • Referee: Ed Hochuli
  • TV announcers (CBS): Marv Albert and Rich Gannon
Game information
First quarter-
  • IND-(9:56)-TY Hilton- 75 Yard Punt Return (Adam Vinateri Kick) Colts 7–0
  • BUF-(4:28)-Ryan Lindell- 33 Yard Field Goal Colts 7–3
Second quarter-
Third quarter-
Fourth quarter-
Top passers
  • BUF – Ryan Fitzpatrick: 17/33, 180 yards 1 Touch Down, 1 Interception
  • IND – Andrew Luck: 20/37, 240 yards, 1 Touch Down, 1 Interception
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers

Week 13: at Detroit Lions

Week Thirteen: Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Colts 7 7 71435
Lions 10 13 7333

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: December 2
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
  • Game attendance: 63,887
  • Referee: Bill Vinovich
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
  • IND –
  • DET –
Top rushers
  • IND –
  • DET –
Top receivers
  • IND –
  • DET –
Top tacklers
  • IND –
  • DET –

Week 14: vs. Tennessee Titans

Week Fourteen: Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Titans 7 13 0323
Colts 7 0 14627

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: December 9
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 64,688
  • Referee: Pete Morelli
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
  • TEN –
  • IND –
Top rushers
  • TEN –
  • IND –
Top receivers
  • TEN –
  • IND –
Top tacklers
  • TEN –
  • IND –

Week 15: at Houston Texans

Week Fifteen: Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Colts 0 10 7017
Texans 10 10 3629

at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

  • Date: December 16
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 71,702
  • Referee: Jeff Triplette
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
  • IND –
  • HOU –
Top rushers
  • IND –
  • HOU –
Top receivers
  • IND –
  • HOU –
Top tacklers
  • IND –
  • HOU –

This was Indianapolis' last loss to a divisional opponent until 2015.

Week 16: at Kansas City Chiefs

Week Sixteen: Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Colts 7 6 0720
Chiefs 3 0 10013

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

  • Date: December 23
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 25 °F (−4 °C), sunny
  • Game attendance: 62,938
  • Referee: Ron Winter
  • TV announcers (CBS): Bill Macatee and Steve Tasker
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
  • IND –
  • KC –
Top rushers
  • IND –
  • KC –
Top receivers
  • IND –
  • KC –
Top tacklers
  • IND –
  • KC –

Week 17: vs. Houston Texans

Week Seventeen: Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Texans 3 3 10016
Colts 7 7 7728

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: December 30
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 66,957
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
  • HOU –
  • IND –
Top rushers
  • HOU –
  • IND –
Top receivers
  • HOU –
  • IND –
Top tacklers
  • HOU –
  • IND –

With the win, the Colts finished the season 11-5 and 2nd place in the AFC South. Good enough for the #5 playoff seed in the AFC. Also, they would improve to 11-0 against the Texans at home. The Colts also improved from their 2-14 record from 2011.

Standings

AFC South
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(3) Houston Texans 12 4 0 .750 5–1 10–2 416 331 L2
(5) Indianapolis Colts 11 5 0 .688 4–2 8–4 357 387 W2
Tennessee Titans 6 10 0 .375 1–5 5–7 330 471 W1
Jacksonville Jaguars 2 14 0 .125 2–4 2–10 255 444 L5

Postseason

Playoff round Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.com
recap
Wild Card January 6, 2013 at Baltimore Ravens (4) L 9–24 0–1 M&T Bank Stadium Recap

AFC Wild Card Playoff Game: at #4 Baltimore Ravens

AFC Wild Card Playoff Game: #5 Indianapolis Colts at #4 Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Colts 0 6 309
Ravens 0 10 7724

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Date: January 6, 2013
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 49 °F (9 °C), partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 71,379
  • Referee: Mike Carey
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz and Phil Simms
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
  • IND –
  • BAL –
Top rushers
  • IND –
  • BAL –
Top receivers
  • IND –
  • BAL –
Top tacklers
  • IND –
  • BAL –

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